Welcome to Savannah, NY

Overview

Located in extreme southeastern Wayne County, the Town of Savannah borders Seneca County to the south and Cayuga County to the east. The town is aptly named: The southwest portion of Savannah is a nearly 1,900-acre swamp with coarse grass, making the town a popular spot for hunting and fishing. The population is only about 1,800, making this one of the least-populated of Wayne County’s towns. The Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge makes up the southern portion of town and separates Savannah from the historic city of Seneca Falls. You’re close to the Thruway and the northern tip of Cayuga Lake, one of the region’s Finger Lakes.


Essentials

For most goods and services, including groceries, you’ll have to travel south to Seneca Falls, north to Wolcott or southeast to Auburn. The Clyde-Savannah Public Library is at 204 Glasgow St. in Clyde. The Clyde-Savannah Central School District has a high school, middle school and elementary school.



Recreation & Entertainment

Because this town is so rural, the big attractions here are hunting, fishing and hiking. Visitors to the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge can spot hundreds of species of birds and dozens of species of mammals, as well as several species of reptiles and amphibians. History awaits in nearby Seneca Falls, where the National Women’s Rights National Historic Park and Women’s Hall of Fame is located. Auburn, to the southeast, offers plenty of shopping and dining options.



Transportation & Traffic

Savannah is close to the Thruway, the major east-west road in the state. State Route 31 is the main east-west local highway, and State Route 89 is the north-south artery. Traffic is not an issue in this extremely rural community.



Pros & Cons

Savannah is ideal for people who enjoy the solitude of quiet, rural areas with plenty of fishing, hunting and other wildlife activities. For most other activities, recreation and shopping, you’ll have to travel a short distance to nearby towns. Savannah is near the Thruway and the northern end of Cayuga Lake, and borders Seneca County and Cayuga County.